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District Announcements
Highland Middle Post Newspaper
The Highland Middle Post staff has just released their January 2012 issue. Click on the link below to view their newspaper!
January 2012 Middle Post
January 2012 Middle Post
Stringsfest 2012
On Monday January 16th the 6th annual Stringsfest 2012 was once again a success this year with over forty 4th-7th grade Blackhawk String Orchestra students enjoying a day full of performances, instruction and fun! Thanks to a grant provided by the Blackhawk Foundation Blackhawk School District Orchestra Director Nate Goodrich was able to bring in electric instrument expert and violinist Steven Vance as well as Berklee College of Music graduate and bassist Jeremy McDonald to instruct the students for a full day of string playing.
Facebook Parent Seminar
Parents of students in grades K-12 are invited to attend an informational meeting about the legal implications Facebook and other forms of social media. Richard Shaheen, from the State Attorney General's Office, will present to parents of Blackhawk students on Thursday February 2 at 6:30 PM in the High School auditorium. He will also meet with Blackhawk High School students on February 1 and 2 during the school day.
Please click here to view an informational flyer about this presentation.
Please click here to view an informational flyer about this presentation.
4th Annual Classical Showcase
The Blackhawk Music Department is sponsoring the 4th Annual All-District Classical Music Showcase on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. The Classical Showcase is a recital program open to students in grades K-12 attending Blackhawk School District.
Interested singers and instrumentalists must currently be studying privately with a studio teacher in order to perform a solo/duet. Instrumentalists include those who study piano, a stringed instrument or band instrument.
Applications for participation must be submitted by January 9, 2012. For more information about the Classical Showcase, please click on the link below.
Please click here for more information about the 4th Annual Classical Showcase.
Applications can be submitted for individuals or for ensembles. Please see applications below.
Please click here to view the individual application.
Please click here to view the ensemble application.
2011-2012 Bus Schedule
Please click on the link below to view the 2011-2012 Blackhawk School District Bus Schedule.
Click here to view the 2011-2012 bus schedule.
Please click here to view changes to the BHS buses #13 and #14 since conclusion of construction road work.
Click here to view the 2011-2012 bus schedule.
Please click here to view changes to the BHS buses #13 and #14 since conclusion of construction road work.
Highland Middle School Announcements
Reading is Essential: RisE and Shine!
Children who attend this before school reading program at Highland Middle School will participate in lessons/activities that support the development and reinforcement of reading skills within and outside the classroom. Your child will work in a small group setting with a teacher in a motivating and enriching atmosphere while reaching necessary goals to become a better reader!
The Details:
What: A before school reading program that meets 2-3 days per week.
When: 7:30-8:00 A.M. on the days listed on the calendar below.
Transportation: You may drop your child off at the lower lobby entrance.
| Tues 1/17 | Wed 1/18 | Thurs 1/19 |
| Tues 1/24 | Wed 1/25 | Thurs 1/26 |
| Wed 2/1 | Thurs 2/2 | |
| Tues 2/7 | Wed 2/8 | Thurs 2/9 |
| Tues 2/14 | Wed 2/15 | Thurs 2/16 |
| Tues 2/21 | Wed 2/22 | Thurs 2/23 |
Permission slips for the program are available in the middle school office
Highland Middle School's After-School Homework Support Program is about to begin!
Students who attend Success! work through their homework with a teacher and learn specific strategies that will reinforce skill development. We want your child to feel successful when completing his/her homework. Students who struggle with homework are strongly encouraged to attend.
Details:
What: After School Homework Support Program
When: 3:30 - 4:15 P.M. on days listed on the calendars below
Transportation: Parents must pick their child up promptly at 4:15 at the lower lobby entrance
| Tues 1/17 | Wed 1/18 | Thurs 1/19 |
| Tues 1/24 | Wed 1/25 | Thurs 1/26 |
| Tues 1/31 |
| Wed 2/1 | Thurs 2/2 | |
| Tues 2/7 | Wed 2/8 | Thurs 2/9 |
| Tues 2/14 | Wed 2/15 | Thurs 2/16 |
| Tues 2/21 | Wed 2/22 | Thurs 2/23 |
Permission slips for this program are available in the Middle School Office
Giant Eagle has donated well over $25 million to participating schools since establishing Apples for The Students in 1988.
They are once again proud to offer $1,000,000 in School Awards. We know of no better way to serve the community than by enhancing our children's educational and developmental environment. Please join us in supporting our school and students by participating in the Giant Eagle Apples For The Students Program. This year's program began on October 1, 2011 and continues through March 17, 2012.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
School supporters register their Giant Eagle Advantage Cards either through the Giant Eagle Website www.gianteagle.com/about/apples-for-students or, the toll-free number ~ 1-800-474-4777. Be sure to enter HMS's school code ~ 5639. Each time you shop at Giant Eagle using your Giant Eagle Advantage Card, you earn points for Highland Middle School ~ points that are saved and redeemed for great educational tools. There are no receipts to collect and the points are automatically credited to our school through the Giant Eagle Advantage Card.
Students check out the large drawing of Pablo Picasso at Highland Middle School. The work is a collaborative piece done by Sixth Grade Inventors and Sixth Grade Pioneers.
Thank you to Mrs. Brown for the photograph
Thank you to Mrs. Brown for the photograph
